Ch. 701The Deep Blue Protective Shield's Refraction

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A high-energy particle beam from the Superhumans' Continental Oscillator Cannon is fired at the Aurora Highlands.
  • The beam is refracted by the Deep Blue Protective Shield of an unidentified flying object (later revealed to be the Space-Time Fortress), causing it to melt the surface soil instead of penetrating deep into the crust.
  • The Continental Oscillator, meant to be deployed into the crust, is not activated due to the shallowness of the melted area.
  • The Superhumans are shocked and suspicious of the advanced civilization behind the flying object.

Character Developments

  • Officer L101 of the Superhumans is shown to be rational and analytical, immediately suspecting an unknown, advanced civilization behind the refraction event.
  • The humans of the Aurora world are revealed to be a biological race with astonishing potential, having entered stellar civilization ten thousand years ago with advanced warp space-time and alchemy technologies.
  • The Shura Path, a human from the Aurora world, decides to leave this world and return to the Aurora world, using his blood to repair injuries and adapt to this world.

Significant Themes

  • The vastness and desolation of the Universe and Cosmos compared to the abundance of natural energy and phenomena within celestial bodies.
  • The importance of external energy technology in interstellar warfare and civilization advancement.
  • The power of advanced technology and the potential threat it poses to less advanced civilizations.

Character Interactions

  • The old Turtle Immortal and the God of Star Gazing, Hayes, discuss the possibility of summoning the Creator Sovereign's army to defeat the Superhumans.
  • The Shura Path decides to join forces with the old Turtle Immortal and Hayes to defeat the Superhumans and reclaim the Star Core database, aiming to return to the Aurora world together.

Ch. 702Retreat

Key Plot Points

  • The Alliance's high-energy particle beam cannon fails to pierce the Earth's crust, making deployment of the continent oscillator impossible.
  • Reilo decides to retreat after obtaining the '5-centimeter' subspace.
  • Jace challenges Reilo to a fight, but Reilo refuses due to not being at his peak.
  • Reilo entrusts Tianci's tutelage to Jace and reveals that Tianci has secrets.
  • Bailan and the escapees from Anemo's Starfish Touch retreat.
  • Kuriana, the Human-faced Spider mother, stays behind to uncover the secrets of the metal cube.
  • Reilo stays to find the hidden human powerhouse and to uncover the secrets of the metal aircraft.
  • Reilo retrieves a Guardian's corpse from the lava and summons his radiant fire creature children.
  • Qiongqi leaves after successfully completing its mission.
  • The Black Dragon King is taken away by a Silver Dragon, pursued by the Innate Ancient Gods.

Character Developments

  • Reilo shows compassion by retrieving the Guardian's corpse and summons his children, demonstrating his protective nature.
  • Jace shows his battle-crazed and arrogant demeanor.
  • Bailan shows her concern for Reilo's safety.
  • Kuriana shows her curiosity and determination to uncover the secrets of the metal cube.
  • Qiongqi shows excitement and gratitude towards Reilo for helping it complete its mission.

Significant Themes

  • The price of civilization's growth and the knowledge gained through war.
  • The power dynamics between Reilo and other characters, highlighting Reilo's dominance.
  • The importance of knowledge and secrets, as shown by Reilo's desire to uncover the secrets of the metal aircraft and Tianci's secrets.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Jace have a tense interaction, with Jace challenging Reilo to a fight and Reilo refusing.
  • Reilo and Bailan have a heartfelt interaction, with Bailan expressing her concern for Reilo's safety.
  • Reilo and Kuriana have a brief interaction, with Reilo tacitly agreeing to let Kuriana stay behind to uncover the secrets of the metal cube.
  • Reilo and Qiongqi have a positive interaction, with Qiongqi expressing its gratitude towards Reilo for helping it complete its mission.

Ch. 703Dimension-Reducing Technique

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Human skins start falling from the sky, including that of a Scholar's missing wife.
  • Edward leads the Scholars to escape, urging them to leave the war zone.
  • Shura Path descends from the sky, having defeated a Level 3 Superhuman officer.
  • Shura Path confronts Reilo, the Star Body True Body, demanding it hand over what doesn't belong to it.
  • Shura Path punches Reilo's true body, causing significant damage.
  • Reilo uses the Dimensional Reduction Technique to remove the blood-colored rune fist imprint from his chest.

Character Developments

  • Edward shows leadership and concern for the Scholars' safety, prioritizing their objectives over meaningless sacrifice.
  • Shura Path demonstrates his formidable power and fearlessness, even against stronger foes.
  • Reilo reveals his ability to use the Dimensional Reduction Technique, showing his academic prowess and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Weakness: The Scholars are weak compared to Superhumans, highlighting the power dynamics in this world.
  • Academic Pursuits vs. Survival: The Scholars' focus on academic objectives contrasts with their need to survive the war.
  • The Cost of War: The war's impact is shown through the falling human skins and the destruction of the environment.

Character Interactions

  • Edward interacts with the Scholars, showing concern and urgency in their escape.
  • Shura Path interacts with Reilo, confronting him and demanding the Star Core.
  • Reilo interacts with Shura Path, using the Dimensional Reduction Technique to remove the fist imprint.

Ch. 704The End and the Beginning

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Shura Path breaks the Blood Drink Dao Curse, revealing his true name, Ye Luofan.
  • The decline of powerful explorers and the rise of dark world and sacrificial arts.
  • Ye Luofan's life story: becoming a cripple, evolving his bloodline, and establishing Shura Arena Temples.
  • Shura Path's battle with Quanzu, a Rank 5 Guardian, showcasing his immense power and adaptation.
  • Shura Path's mission to retrieve the Star Core Database and his decision to leave the world with Reilo.

Character Developments

  • Shura Path (Ye Luofan): Develops his power, breaks curses, and evolves his bloodline. His character is driven by survival, adaptation, and a desire to change the status quo.
  • Quanzu: A Rank 5 Guardian, Quanzu demonstrates its power and resilience in battle, showcasing its infinite nature and ability to heal.
  • Reilo: Witnessing Shura Path's battle, Reilo begins to question the nature of power and evolution. He decides to leave with Shura Path for the Aurora world.

Significant Themes

  • Survival and adaptation: Shura Path's character is defined by his struggle to survive and adapt to new environments and circumstances.
  • Power and its consequences: The battle between Shura Path and Quanzu demonstrates the destructive potential of power and the impact it has on the world around them.
  • The decline of powerful explorers and the rise of dark forces: This theme highlights the consequences of unchecked power and the vacuum left by its absence.

Character Interactions

  • Shura Path and Quanzu: Their intense battle showcases their power and resilience, as well as their differences in approach to combat and strategy.
  • Shura Path and Reilo: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, their decisions to leave the world together hint at a potential alliance or mutual understanding.
  • Shura Path and the Explorer's Trans-Dimensional Fortress: The fortress serves as a connection between Shura Path and the other explorers, relaying messages and facilitating his mission to retrieve the Star Core Database.

Ch. 705The Underground World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Six months after the battle of Pangula Highlands, the Alliance has established its order, with seven central academies.
  • A metal cube, over thirty meters in size, is the sole achievement of the war.
  • A laboratory for curvature space technology is built at Windsor Natural Science Academy, housing a 5-centimeter super-body space.
  • Reilo and Windsor study the Shadow Wall Demon, attempting to decipher its "text" and understand Superhumans' spacetime knowledge.
  • After two years, they achieve a preliminary deciphering but struggle to communicate effectively with the Shadow Wall Demon.
  • The Fladick War Academy discovers that Superhumans' alchemical forging involves magnetic fields and possibly curved space techniques.
  • Reilo travels to the Zero-degree space Dark Valley in the Underground World to find the truth about the five-centimeter hyper-dimensional space.

Character Developments

  • Reilo continues his pursuit of knowledge and understanding of Superhumans' spacetime abilities, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.
  • Windsor remains dedicated to her research and trusts Reilo's judgment, allowing the Shadow Wall Demon to roam freely in the laboratory.
  • Canary accompanies Reilo on his journey to the Underground World, providing valuable insights and guidance.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of knowledge and understanding, even in the face of adversity.
  • The struggle for survival and extinction in the face of overwhelming power (Superhumans vs. creatures of the Underground World).
  • The consequences of war and destruction on the environment and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Windsor collaborate in their research, with Windsor trusting Reilo's decisions regarding the Shadow Wall Demon.
  • Reilo and Canary work together to navigate the Underground World, with Canary providing valuable insights and guidance.
  • Reilo interacts with the Purgatory Lava, learning about the destruction of the Underground World and seeking information about the Zero-degree Space.

Ch. 706Filled with Despair

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo and Canary follow the Purgatory Lava path into the heart of the Underground World.
  • They encounter lava geysers and a lava waterfall, blocked by a swarm of fire ants creating a passage.
  • They reach a smaller, more desperate valley, facing imminent danger from lava and falling rocks.
  • Reilo finds a boiling lake leading to a new valley with a barrier tower.
  • Two gloomy creatures, a shadow cat and a bubble fish, confront Reilo and Canary, leading them to the Elder Council.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his powerful abilities and precise energy perception.
  • Canary shows knowledge of the Underground World's politics and history.
  • The shadow cat and bubble fish reveal their roles and the strength of their valley's Elder Council.

Significant Themes

  • The desperation and struggle for survival in the face of extinction, both for the fire ants and the Underground World.
  • The power dynamics and politics within the gloomy valleys and the Elder Council.
  • The potential strength of the Underground World monsters, hinting at the true power of the war against humans.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Canary work together to navigate the dangerous Underground World.
  • Reilo and Canary communicate with the shadow cat and bubble fish, attempting to convince them to leave the Underground World.
  • The shadow cat and bubble fish guide Reilo and Canary to the Elder Council, revealing information about their valley and the Emperor Roar.

Ch. 707The Banquet

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo and Canary traverse Nine Pools Valley, encountering a Shadow Cat guide who warns them about the powerful Lava Pool Elders.
  • They reach a barrier tower guarded by a powerful steam ghost face and a Goat-headed Bat demon, whom Canary easily defeats.
  • Inside the barrier tower, they meet the Nine Pools Elder Council, led by an ancient tree-like demon, who reveals a shocking feast: a golden-haired girl, a surface dweller, is the main course.

Character Developments

  • Reilo shows interest in the dim valley's advanced technology but remains focused on their mission.
  • Canary demonstrates its formidable power, swallowing a lightning attack and intimidating the Goat-headed Bat demon.
  • The ancient tree demon reveals his cunning and cruelty in preparing the girl as a feast.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics and politics of the dim valleys, with the Elder Council's invitation to Canary hinting at their desire for powerful allies.
  • The stark contrast between the dim valleys' advanced technology and their brutal, uncivilized culture, as seen in the Elder Council's feast.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Canary work together to navigate the dim valley and face its challenges.
  • The Shadow Cat guide provides information and assistance but maintains a distance.
  • The Elder Council members, particularly the ancient tree demon and the boar-like demon, show hostility and greed towards Reilo and Canary, while the floating demon appears wary but respectful.

Ch. 708Ninefold Netherworld

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo and Canary enter the Nine Pools Dark Valley, where they meet the valley's elders: Year Wheel King, Kappa, Devourer of Demons, and the Great Elder, Nine Yins.
  • Reilo exposes Nine Yins' true form, revealing his strength and perception abilities.
  • Nine Yins reveals that he knows a secret shortcut to the Zero-Degree Space Dark Valley and agrees to share it in exchange for the dark essence from Reilo's body (the Mithril Dust Seal).

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his calm demeanor and perceptive abilities, understanding the true forms of the monsters present.
  • Nine Yins, the Great Elder, is revealed to be a rat-like creature with vines on its head, possessing significant knowledge and power in the Underground World.
  • Canary, from the Night One Valley, expresses disdain for the Underground World's future due to the destruction of her valley by Superhumans.

Significant Themes

  • The collapse of the Underground World and the struggle for power and resources.
  • The importance of knowledge and information in navigating the dangerous world.
  • The value of trade and barter in the face of limited time and resources.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Nine Yins engage in a tense negotiation, with Reilo ultimately agreeing to trade the Mithril Dust Seal for the route to the Zero-Degree Space Dark Valley.
  • Canary expresses surprise and skepticism about Reilo's decision to trade the Mithril Dust Seal but ultimately supports his plan.
  • The other elders present (Year Wheel King, Kappa, and Devourer of Demons) play minor roles, mainly observing the interactions between Reilo, Canary, and Nine Yins.

Ch. 709The Molo Fruit

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo, Canary, and the Shadow Cat journey towards a secret route.
  • They discover a Moro Fruit, a rare and powerful law-based item that can aid in the ascension of energy beings.
  • Two groups of creatures, Dark Elves and heavily armored demonic beasts, are fighting over the Moro Fruit.
  • Reilo and Canary intervene, driving away the demonic beasts and killing most of the Dark Elves.
  • Reilo plucks the Moro Fruit and begins studying it, while Canary considers taking over a Dark Elf's body.

Character Developments

  • Reilo: Shows interest in the Moro Fruit's potential for aiding in his own advancement. He demonstrates his calm and calculated nature, prioritizing knowledge over immediate gratification.
  • Canary (Painted Skin): Reveals its desire to take over a Dark Elf's body for pleasure, but ultimately refrains due to Reilo's priorities. It shows fear and unease about Reilo's experimental methods.
  • Dark Elf: Initially terrified and pleading, she becomes grateful towards Reilo for sparing her life, only to fear his experimental methods later.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Advancement: Both Reilo and the creatures in the Underground World seek power and advancement, whether through law-based items like the Moro Fruit or through territorial battles.
  • Fear and Mortality: The creatures in the Underground World live in a constant state of fear and danger, with death always looming. Reilo, too, feels the pressure of mortality in the face of the Superhumans' power.
  • Knowledge vs. Immediate Gratification: Reilo's decision to prioritize knowledge over immediate pleasure (in this case, Canary's offer) highlights his dedication to his academic pursuits.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Canary: They work together to obtain the Moro Fruit but have differing priorities. Reilo values knowledge and advancement, while Canary seeks immediate pleasure.
  • Reilo and the Dark Elf: Reilo spares the Dark Elf's life, leading to her initial gratitude but later fear of his experimental methods.
  • Canary and the Dark Elves: Canary ruthlessly slaughters the Dark Elves, enjoying their fear and torment, highlighting its sadistic nature.

Ch. 710Nine Pools Elder

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo and Painted Skin follow the Shadow Cat through a secret route to avoid Fudi Giant Mantis and hidden behemoths in the swamp.
  • Reilo captures the Shadow Cat, revealing it to be a moth-like creature with light wings.
  • Reilo and Painted Skin prepare to cross a dangerous vortex, the entrance to Wandering Lava Valley.
  • The Nine Elders of the Nine Pools convene, discussing the surface creature (Reilo) and the Mithril Dust Seal. They decide to intercept Reilo.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his power and cunning by capturing the Shadow Cat and revealing its true form.
  • The Nine Elders, particularly the Fifth Elder Dragon Flame, show their eagerness and power.

Significant Themes

  • Deception and True Forms: The Shadow Cat's true form is revealed, highlighting the theme of deception and the importance of uncovering true intentions and identities.
  • Power and Cunning: Reilo's capture of the Shadow Cat showcases his strength and strategic thinking, while the Nine Elders' discussion emphasizes their power and cunning as well.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and the Shadow Cat: Their interaction shows Reilo's dominance and the Shadow Cat's deception and eventual defeat.
  • The Nine Elders: Their interaction highlights their unity, shared goals, and individual personalities, particularly the Fifth Elder Dragon Flame's volatility and eagerness.

Ch. 711Dragon Flame

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo, now a hundred-meter fireball, approaches the Nine Pools Barrier Tower.
  • A steam-headed entity atop the tower roars, temporarily halting Reilo.
  • Dragon Flame, a powerful creature from the Underground World, emerges from the barrier tower.
  • Reilo defeats Dragon Flame with a single beam of light, taking it over.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his power and control over flame law, defeating a powerful opponent with ease.
  • Dragon Flame, despite its strength, is no match for Reilo and is defeated.

Significant Themes

  • The power of law and its control.
  • The struggle for survival and dominance among powerful beings.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Dragon Flame engage in a brief but intense battle, resulting in Dragon Flame's defeat.
  • The servants within the barrier tower encourage Dragon Flame to fight Reilo.

Ch. 712Demons Rise Everywhere (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo, a powerful deity, arrives at the Dark Valley of the Nine Pools, seeking dark essence and a Mithril Dust Seal.
  • The Nine Yins Rat Demon, an elder of the valley, is surprised by Reilo's strength and the quick defeat of Long Yan.
  • Reilo demands the dark essence, the Mithril Dust Seal, and the accompaniment of the Nine Yins Rat Demon, also expressing interest in the Emperor Roar.
  • The elders of the Dark Valley Elder Council refuse to submit, with the Second Elder, Year Wheel King, threatening counterattack.
  • Reilo uses a Fourth-Level Singularity Technique, which the Year Wheel King barely withstands using its true power.
  • The Seventh Elder, Devourer of Demons, intervenes to protect the Year Wheel King but is severely injured by Reilo's Tears of Dawn.
  • The Canary, accompanying Reilo, engages with the Sixth Elder, Dark Dagger, who had been lurking nearby.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates immense power, using Fourth-Level Singularity Techniques casually, and shows no remorse for the destruction caused by his actions.
  • The Year Wheel King reveals its true power, showing it's stronger than initially thought.
  • The Devourer of Demons displays its resolve and life force, but is ultimately injured by Reilo.
  • The Dark Dagger elder is revealed to be lurking nearby, and the Canary engages with it.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance between Reilo and the Dark Valley elders.
  • The consequences of higher beings' actions on lower civilizations.
  • The resolve and unity of the Dark Valley elders in the face of Reilo's threat.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo interacts with the Nine Yins Rat Demon, demanding resources and accompaniment.
  • The Dark Valley elders interact, deciding to resist Reilo's demands.
  • The Year Wheel King and Devourer of Demons interact, with the latter trying to protect the former.
  • The Canary engages with the Dark Dagger elder, who had been lurking nearby.

Ch. 713The Demons Rise in Droves (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo, a powerful figure, confronts various demonic entities in Gloomy Valley.
  • A giant pig monster uses metamorphosis to escape Reilo's Singularity Technique, causing an explosion that vaporizes nearby monsters.
  • An unknown monster with a child's giggle and Xiao Hei-like aura is sensed but not located by Reilo.
  • Kappa, a water-based monster, attempts to attack Reilo but struggles due to the vast range of Reilo's power.
  • Kappa's attack, enhanced by the 'Four Levels of Power,' reaches near-three-thousand-degree intensity, but Reilo intercepts it, sustaining a wound.
  • Reilo's wound takes several days to heal due to the power-blocking environment of the Underground World.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his immense power and concern for the unknown monster, but also underestimates the threats posed by the demonic entities.
  • Kappa shows determination and desperation in its attack, pushing its limits, but ultimately decides to retreat.

Significant Themes

  • The vast power disparity between Reilo and the demonic entities, yet his underestimation of their threat.
  • The struggle and determination of creatures facing insurmountable odds, as seen in Kappa's attack.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and the unknown monster with Xiao Hei-like aura: Reilo senses the monster but doesn't take it seriously.
  • Reilo and Kappa: Reilo wounds Kappa, and Kappa retreats after realizing the futility of further combat.
  • Kappa and the Nine Yins rat demon: Kappa seeks the rat demon's help in attacking Reilo, but the rat demon hesitates due to the arrival of an unknown, powerful force.

Ch. 714A Rising Tide of Demons

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Nine Yins, a formidable entity in the Underground World, is revealed to be a dual-entity being, part plant and part animal, with mastery over Law Power.
  • Reilo encounters the Nine Yins and engages in a battle, first with its Demon King-level part and then with its divine vine part that has grasped Law Power.
  • Reilo's overwhelming power causes other demons like the Dark Dagger and the Canary to back down or flee.
  • The Nine Yins' barrier tower is destroyed, and its inhabitants flee in terror.
  • Reilo defeats the Nine Yins in its second form, and the Nine Yins submits to Reilo's conditions.

Character Developments

  • Reilo: Reilo's power and ruthlessness are further demonstrated as he easily defeats multiple demons and forces the Nine Yins to submit.
  • The Nine Yins: The Nine Yins reveals its true power and submits to Reilo after realizing the vast gap in their strength.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and survival of the fittest in the Underground World.
  • The distinction between Demon Kings and deities based on their understanding and wielding of Law Power.
  • The brutal nature of conflicts among Underground Creatures.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo vs. The Nine Yins: Reilo's overwhelming power forces the Nine Yins to submit.
  • The Canary vs. The Dark Dagger: The Canary easily defeats the Dark Dagger, showing its superior power.
  • The Nine Yins vs. Other Demons: The Nine Yins' power is feared by other demons, who either flee or submit to Reilo's conditions.

Ch. 715Nine Yins Sealing Technique (Part One)

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo, guided by the Nine Yins Rat Demon, shifts his focus from the resources to the dark knowledge of the Underground World's creatures.
  • The Underground World faces destruction due to external threats, with only a few isolated valleys like Nine Pools trying to find ways to survive.
  • Reilo learns and absorbs the dark creatures' knowledge of runes at an astonishing speed, reaching a level comparable to a Royal Academician of Scholars.

Character Developments

  • Reilo: Becomes increasingly interested in and knowledgeable about the dark creatures' runes, demonstrating his intelligence and learning ability.
  • Nine Yins Rat Demon: Feels fear and unease as Reilo rapidly learns and absorbs its knowledge, leading to a decline in its vitality.
  • Canary Painted Skin: Shows disdain for the Nine Yins Rat Demon's plans but seeks Reilo's help, hinting at a possible failure in its own valley.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for survival and self-preservation in the face of impending doom.
  • The value and power of knowledge and learning, as demonstrated by Reilo's rapid progress.
  • The fear and unease caused by the rapid advancement of others, as experienced by the Nine Yins Rat Demon.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and the Nine Yins Rat Demon: Reilo flatters and learns from the Rat Demon, while the latter feels increasingly threatened by Reilo's rapid progress.
  • Reilo and Canary Painted Skin: They work together, with the Canary seeking Reilo's help but showing disdain for the Rat Demon's plans.
  • The Nine Yins Rat Demon and Canary Painted Skin: They interact minimally, with the Canary showing no emotional response to the Rat Demon's question about the war above, leaving the Rat Demon feeling lonely.

Ch. 716Ninety Yins Sealing Technique (Part Two)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo learns the Nine Yin sealing technique from the Nine Yin Rat Demon in exchange for not changing its name.
  • Reilo uses the Mithril Dust Seal to absorb the dark essence of the Nine Yin sealing technique, evolving it into a treasure-grade Magic Prop.
  • Reilo acquires a Specimen of the Emperor Roar's essence blood for future research.

Character Developments

  • Reilo's power and knowledge grow as he learns the Nine Yin sealing technique and evolves his Mithril Dust Seal.
  • The Nine Yin Rat Demon is forced to cooperate with Reilo, fearing his power and the destruction of its home.
  • The Emperor Roar's essence blood is taken by Reilo, weakening it.

Significant Themes

  • Power and knowledge acquisition at any cost.
  • The consequences of unchecked ambition and greed.
  • The struggle for survival and self-preservation in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and the Nine Yin Rat Demon: Reilo bullies the Rat Demon into teaching him the sealing technique, while the Rat Demon fears Reilo's power and agrees to his demands to prevent further destruction.
  • Reilo and the Emperor Roar: Reilo takes the Roar's essence blood as a Specimen, weakening it and showing his disregard for the creature's well-being.
  • Reilo and Canary Painted Skin: Canary notices a change in Reilo, hinting at his growing power and ambition.

Ch. 717Shadow Badge

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo and his group face tremors in the valley, hinting at instability due to frequent resistance activities.
  • They reach a swamp guarded by a Fudi Giant Mantis, where Nine Yins and Rat Demon reveal that Reilo's killing of the Shadow Cat has compromised their safe passage.
  • Reilo refines a mid-grade Magic Artifact, a Shadow Badge, using the Shadow Cat's corpse to mimic its ability and avoid detection by other Underground Creatures.
  • Nine Yins and Rat Demon reveal a hidden crisis: a war between the Superhumans and the Underground World's Demon Gods, including the True Flame Valley's Ancient Flame Demon God.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his alchemical skills and brazen nature, admitting to killing the Shadow Cat and refining its power into a Magic Artifact.
  • Nine Yins and Rat Demon show fear and awe towards Reilo's actions and the power of the Shadow Badge.
  • Reilo exhibits curiosity and interest in the Underground World's creatures and their abilities.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics between humans, Superhumans, and Underground Creatures.
  • The consequences of war and destruction, as seen in the aftermath of the war between the Superhumans and the Underground World's Demon Gods.
  • The exploitation of creatures' abilities and the potential dangers involved, as demonstrated by Reilo's refinement of the Shadow Badge.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo interacts with Nine Yins and Rat Demon, showing little regard for their warnings and revealing his intentions to refine a Magic Artifact.
  • Reilo works with Canary and Painted Skin, testing the Shadow Badge's effectiveness and using them as companions during his journey.
  • Nine Yins and Rat Demon reluctantly reveal the hidden crisis of the war between the Superhumans and the Underground World's Demon Gods to Reilo.

Ch. 718Self-Will

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Reilo forces the Nine Yin Rat Demon to lead him through a dangerous vortex to reach the True Flame Valley.
  • They enter the Fallen Demon Valley, a vast and perilous area filled with ancient, powerful killing aura.
  • Reilo attempts to advance his abilities by injecting his self-will into the materialized Gravity Law but is overwhelmed by the residual wills of the valley.

Character Developments

  • Reilo: Attempts to advance to Tier 5 (Taidou) by injecting his self-will into the Gravity Law, demonstrating his ambition and determination.
  • Nine Yin Rat Demon: Shows concern for the Nine Pools Dark Valley's survival and reveals fear of the Fallen Demon Valley.
  • Canary Painted Skin: Reveals the loss of two powerful clones in the Fallen Demon Valley, displaying caution and wariness.

Significant Themes

  • Self-will and its role in advancing one's abilities and understanding of laws.
  • The dangers and mysteries of the Fallen Demon Valley, representing the ancient, unknown threats in the Underground World.
  • The struggle and ambition of Reilo, a human Scholar, in his pursuit of power and knowledge.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo and Nine Yin Rat Demon: Engage in a tense standoff, with Reilo using his knowledge and determination to force the Rat Demon to comply.
  • Reilo and Canary Painted Skin: Share information about the Fallen Demon Valley, with the Painted Skin expressing caution and concern for Reilo's safety.
  • Reilo, Nine Yin Rat Demon, and Canary Painted Skin: Travel together through the Fallen Demon Valley, each with their own motivations and fears.

Ch. 719Turtle-Shell Skull

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter begins with the group approaching the Molten Scorpion Pool in the Fallen Demon Valley.
  • They encounter a giant, mutated lizard fused with a divine skull, which has been preying on Molten Scorpions.
  • Reilo tests the durability of the skull using his Singularity Technique and then compares it to his Crystal Skull, finding the latter superior.
  • Reilo destroys the skull with his Crystal Skull, and they continue their journey.

Character Developments

  • Reilo demonstrates his strength and interest in powerful materials for crafting.
  • Nine Yins Rat Demon shows its combat prowess and understanding of the Underground World's creatures.
  • Canary Painted Skin remains cautious and observant but doesn't actively participate in combat.

Significant Themes

  • The danger and diversity of the Underground World's creatures.
  • The importance of strength and adaptability in survival.
  • The value of powerful materials and artifacts.

Character Interactions

  • Reilo, Nine Yins Rat Demon, and Canary Painted Skin work together to explore the valley.
  • Reilo and Nine Yins Rat Demon engage in combat against the mutated lizard, with Nine Yins Rat Demon taking the lead.
  • Reilo tests the skull's durability, showing his interest in crafting materials.

Ch. 720True Flame Valley

Key Plot Points and Events

  • True Flame Valley prepares for war as the Underground World's destruction nears.
  • Anka, the High Priest, suffers from headaches due to stress and divine power loss.
  • A Demon King wishes to pass through True Flame Valley to reach Day Heart Valley, seeking Anka's permission.
  • Anka is approached in his dreams by an unknown entity offering to make him a Derivative, a Superhuman in the Star Curtain World.

Character Developments

  • Anka, the High Priest, struggles with stress and divine power loss, making him vulnerable to external influences.
  • Anka's maidservant, a Lust Flame Fairy, shows concern for Anka but also seeks favor for her cousin in Soft Yin Valley.

Significant Themes

  • The decline of True Flame Valley and the Ancient Flame Demon God's faith tide.
  • The power dynamics between Demon Gods, High Priests, and Superhumans.
  • The potential for transformation and betrayal, as seen in Anka's dream offer.

Character Interactions

  • Anka interacts with his maidservant, showing both vulnerability and suspicion.
  • Anka is approached by an unknown entity in his dreams, hinting at potential alliances or betrayals.
  • Anka's maidservant interacts with Anka on behalf of her cousin in Soft Yin Valley, seeking permission for a Demon King's passage through True Flame Valley.
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